In new Mahindra Scorpio Turbo 2.6 GLX, the front grille has been altered and a revised number plate position means the air-dam covered by sporty wire-mesh is now very visible. This was done so that the temperature inside the engine compartment is kept low.

 

The new upholstery is refreshing and the seats, especially the middle row ones, have been improved considerably to provide a sense of space and more leg room. Front seat passengers now get arm rests and slightly firmer and hence more comfortable seats.

 

Its seating position is taller than normal cars and the body on chassis nature of the Scorpio ensures that passengers do move around a bit in tandem with the expected body roll.  The latest round of suspension tweaks revolved around providing better middle and rear seat ride quality and from our stint with the new Scorpio, they have succeeded in that.

 

A rather fundamental change was made to the engine - the new chain drive motor, designated SZ 2600 Plus Diesel Turbo DI, and has done wonders for the NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) characteristics of the Scorpio. Not that there was much criticism on this front to begin with, but the oil burner has been further refined. Even after a cold start, the engine note does not intrude into the cabin and irritate you. Though Mahindra insists the engine is ‘new’, the output figures remain the same, ie; 109 bhp at 3800 rpm and 26 kgm of torque at 1800 clicks. The rear axle ratio has been changed from 4.55 to 3.33 in search for those additional few kpl.

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